I discuss the Political Fiction shortlist for the 2023 Orwell Prizes, a 1984 readalong and an exciting new Orwell inspired novel. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links.

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The Orwell Prizes: [ Ссылка ]

Winner announced: June 22


Books discussed & purchase links:

1984 by George Orwell
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Julia by Sandra Newman
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Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
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Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
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Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson
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After Sappho by Selby Wynn Schwartz
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A House for Alice by Diana Evans
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Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton
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The New Life by Tom Crewe
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The Story of the Forest by Linda Grant
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Bournville by Jonathan Coe
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My full reviews of some the books I've read so far:

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
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Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
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Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton
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The New Life by Tom Crewe
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:52 Shortlist overview
1:47 1984 and Julia by Sandra Newman
3:24 The Orwell Festival
4:30 Past winners
4:50 Demon Copperhead
7:03 Small Worlds
8:50 After Sappho
9:51 A House for Alice
11:02 Birnam Wood
12:00 The New Life
13:36 The Story of the Forest
14:23 Bournville
15:32 Conclusion

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